Patents by Inventor Scott D. Prather

Scott D. Prather has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9112597
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method to automate the process of measuring RF noise, correlating measured noise with known sources, and making adjustments to the noise-measuring and reporting process. A wireless communication device is coupled to equipment at a fixed location, and transmits data about the operation of the equipment back to an operator, via a provider's network. Examples include fixed wireless terminals. A management entity aboard the wireless communication device performs the measurements via a transceiver and performs remedial actions when required, without requiring an onsite technician or remote assistance. The management entity may include a spectrum analyzer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Publication number: 20150050892
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method to automate the process of measuring RF noise, correlating measured noise with known sources, and making adjustments to the noise-measuring and reporting process. A wireless communication device is coupled to equipment at a fixed location, and transmits data about the operation of the equipment back to an operator, via a provider's network. Examples include fixed wireless terminals. A management entity aboard the wireless communication device performs the measurements via a transceiver and performs remedial actions when required, without requiring an onsite technician or remote assistance. The management entity may include a spectrum analyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Patent number: 8917212
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to verifying an antenna via a transmitter. A logical interface coupled to a transmitter reads antenna specifications from a memory integrated with an antenna, and refuses transmission when the antenna attributes conflict with the requirements of the transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Patent number: 8879998
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method to automate the process of measuring RF noise, correlating measured noise with known sources, and making adjustments to the noise-measuring and reporting process. A wireless communication device is coupled to equipment at a fixed location, and transmits data about the operation of the equipment back to an operator, via a provider's network. Examples include fixed wireless terminals. A management entity aboard the wireless communication device performs the measurements via a transceiver and performs remedial actions when required, without requiring an onsite technician or remote assistance. The management entity may include a spectrum analyzer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Publication number: 20140242917
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method to automate the process of measuring RF noise, correlating measured noise with known sources, and making adjustments to the noise-measuring and reporting process. A wireless communication device is coupled to equipment at a fixed location, and transmits data about the operation of the equipment back to an operator, via a provider's network. Examples include fixed wireless terminals. A management entity aboard the wireless communication device performs the measurements via a transceiver and performs remedial actions when required, without requiring an onsite technician or remote assistance. The management entity may include a spectrum analyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Patent number: 8718566
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method to automate the process of measuring RF noise, correlating measured noise with known sources, and making adjustments to the noise-measuring and reporting process. A wireless communication device is coupled to equipment at a fixed location, and transmits data about the operation of the equipment back to an operator, via a provider's network. Examples include fixed wireless terminals. A management entity aboard the wireless communication device performs the measurements via a transceiver, and performs remedial actions when required, without requiring an onsite technician or remote assistance. The management entity may include a spectrum analyzer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Publication number: 20130009830
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to verifying an antenna via a transmitter. A logical interface coupled to a transmitter reads antenna specifications from a memory integrated with an antenna, and refuses transmission when the antenna attributes conflict with the requirements of the transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Publication number: 20120315860
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method to automate the process of measuring RF noise, correlating measured noise with known sources, and making adjustments to the noise-measuring and reporting process. A wireless communication device is coupled to equipment at a fixed location, and transmits data about the operation of the equipment back to an operator, via a provider's network. Examples include fixed wireless terminals. A management entity aboard the wireless communication device performs the measurements via a transceiver, and performs remedial actions when required, without requiring an onsite technician or remote assistance. The management entity may include a spectrum analyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Patent number: 8280064
    Abstract: A wireless communications apparatus comprises a monitor component that analyzes transmitter operating parameters of the wireless communications apparatus. A generator component generates an acoustic anti-phase burst based at least in part upon the analyzed transmitter operating parameters, wherein the acoustic anti-phase burst reduces effects of radio frequency interference received at a hearing aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Prather, Herman Chien, Michael E. Prise
  • Patent number: 8249512
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method to automate the process of measuring RF noise, correlating measured noise with known sources, and making adjustments to the noise-measuring and reporting process. A wireless communication device is coupled to equipment at a fixed location, and transmits data about the operation of the equipment back to an operator, via a provider's network. Examples include fixed wireless terminals. A management entity aboard the wireless communication device performs the measurements via a transceiver, and performs remedial actions when required, without requiring an onsite technician or remote assistance. The management entity may include a spectrum analyzer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Publication number: 20110312282
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method to automate the process of measuring RF noise, correlating measured noise with known sources, and making adjustments to the noise-measuring and reporting process. A wireless communication device is coupled to equipment at a fixed location, and transmits data about the operation of the equipment back to an operator, via a provider's network. Examples include fixed wireless terminals. A management entity aboard the wireless communication device performs the measurements via a transceiver, and performs remedial actions when required, without requiring an onsite technician or remote assistance. The management entity may include a spectrum analyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventor: Scott D. Prather
  • Publication number: 20100255832
    Abstract: A wireless communications apparatus comprises a monitor component that analyzes transmitter operating parameters of the wireless communications apparatus. A generator component generates an acoustic anti-phase burst based at least in part upon the analyzed transmitter operating parameters, wherein the acoustic anti-phase burst reduces effects of radio frequency interference received at a hearing aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: CINGULAR WIRELESS II, LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Prather, Herman Chien, Michael E. Prise
  • Patent number: 7764798
    Abstract: A wireless communications apparatus comprises a monitor component that analyzes transmitter operating parameters of the wireless communications apparatus. A generator component generates an acoustic anti-phase burst based at least in part upon the analyzed transmitter operating parameters, wherein the acoustic anti-phase burst reduces effects of radio frequency interference received at a hearing aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Prather, Herman Chien, Michael E. Prise